If you're looking for the difference between the iPhone 8 and iPhone XS , look no further. We've taken a close look at both models for you. We've listed our findings below, so you can hopefully make the choice that's right for you.
1. Screen
First, let's look at the screen. There is a huge difference between the iPhone 8 and XS. For example, the iPhone 8 still has an LCD display, while the iPhone XS has an OLED display. With the iPhone XS, you can therefore see every detail of your wildlife documentary with razor-sharp clarity. The iPhone 8 also has a screen that is a lot smaller; just 4.7 inches. The iPhone XS has a whopping 5.7 inches. In addition, with the iPhone XS you can count the drops of sweat of your favorite sports hero, because the XS has a pixel density of 458 ppi compared to the iPhone 8, which has a pixel density of 326 ppi. This high pixel density is also ideal if you read a lot of e-books, because the letters will be nice and sharp.
2. Processor
As soon as we take our magnifying glass, we see that the iPhone 8 has an A11 bionic chip and the iPhone XS an A12 bionic chip. Both chips are lightning fast when using Safari , WhatsApp and Snapchat, for example. However, there is a clear difference between the two devices. The iPhone 8 has 2 GB of RAM and the iPhone XS has 4 GB of RAM. The iPhone 8 also does not need that much RAM, because the iPhone 8 does not have a dual camera on the back. You will see a difference in this memory when switching between different apps. Furthermore, the A12 bionic chip is more economical, so you can travel extra long without having to look for a power bank or charging point.
3. Camera
The iPhone 8 only has a 12-MP (Megapixel) wide-angle camera on the back, while the iPhone XS has the same camera plus a telephoto camera. This allows the iPhone 8 to zoom in 5x digitally and the iPhone XS to zoom in up to 12x digitally + 2x optically. Buzz buzz buzz! The cameras on the front are more evenly matched. Both have 7 MP and 1080p video quality. The only difference: the iPhone XS can film up to 60 fps and the iPhone 8 up to 30 fps. The iPhone XS also has video image stabilization. Very nice if you have trouble keeping your arm straight while filming. Are you, like us, a fan of beautiful bokeh effect photos? Then you should really go for the iPhone XS, as it has the portrait mode function on both sides.
4. Dimensions
You might think that because the iPhone XS was released a few years after the iPhone 8, it would be a lot bigger, but that's actually not the case. The iPhone XS is only 5 mm longer and only 3 mm wider. However, the iPhone XS weighs a lot more at 177 grams compared to the iPhone 8 which weighs 148 grams (what a skinny thing).
One thing the iPhone XS has more than the iPhone 8: screen. The home button has been replaced by screen and at the top only a small piece is reserved for the camera. With more screen surface, an exciting thriller is definitely a lot more enjoyable to watch!
5. Other functionalities
A few differences have not been mentioned. For example, the iPhone XS can no longer be unlocked with your finger. This is now done via face ID . Some may not like this and are therefore better off with the iPhone 8 with the old-school home button. Perhaps also an interesting point to know is that the iPhone 8 is only available up to 128 GB, while the iPhone XS is available up to 512 GB. Handy if you have to store a lot of files locally or work a lot with photos and videos. Furthermore, the iPhone XS has better sound, the option for two SIM cards and it receives updates for longer. Of course, all these advantages come with a higher price tag. The iPhone 8 is friendlier to your wallet.
